Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions.

From grocery chains to stores and restaurants, most businesses, are open today on Christmas Eve 2024. If you're looking to buy a last-minute present, stock up on food and groceries, dine out or visit a pharmacy, you'll find that while many businesses are open, most likely operate on a holiday schedule that includes reduced hours.

Christmas is almost here, and if you need to run out to grab a last-minute ingredient for your gathering, you'll have some options on Christmas Day.

Every Christmas enthusiast has their favorite holiday songs that they play on repeat each year. Their playlists might include classics like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Wham!’s “Last Christmas” or more modern tracks like Ariana Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” and Taylor Swift’s “Christmas Tree Farm.